THE FUTURE WE SHARE: XI JINPING AND CHINA-SOUTH AFRICA RELATIONS: THE GEN Z YOUTH PERSPECTIVE
The public is warmly invited to attend a distinguished Seminar and Book Launch Gala Dinner celebrating the publication of The Future We Share: Xi Jinping and China–South Africa Relations: The Gen Z Youth Perspective, authored by young South African writers, Michael Mayalo and Thabiso Mthembu. This special event will bring together leaders, policymakers, academics, youth […]
JUNE 16 AND THE BETRAYAL OF A GENERATION
![Hordes of students marching against the Bantu Education system and the use of Afrikaans as a medium in schools, during the June 16, 1976, Student Massacres / Soweto Uprisings [Image: GSMN]](https://gsmn.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Soweto-uprising-2-1-1.jpg)
The mother of the nation, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela once brilliantly said: “The power of the people is greater than the people in power.” This is the sentiment that stands out when I think of the youth of 1976. Theirs was, and remains, one of the most profound sacrifices in our nation’s history. Yet today, it feels […]
IMMIGRATION BATTLE: THEY CAME, THEY SAW, THEY CONQUERED
Erudite celebrity comedian Trevor Noah summed up very wisely the root causes of South Africa’s immigration woes, pointing at what socialist politician oftentimes refer to as “bread and butter issues”. It’s all about economics, damnit, was basically Noah’s wise findings from his lived experience. For as long as things are going right, no local ever […]
IRAN SAYS IT HAS COMPLETELY CLOSED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
After the latest strikes by the U.S., Iran has decided, as reported by TASS, to close the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic. This apparently includes countries previously allowed through, such as India, China, and Russia. The decision was announced by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces. They added that Tehran […]